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KIRZIQUISTÃO NOW

Situation in KyrgyzstanThis report provides an update on developments from 8 April at 18:00, to the time of writing on 9 April at17:00 local time. The situation in the country appears to be calming, although significant potential forfurther instability remains. The interim government has announced 10 April as a national day of mourningin honour of the victims of the recent violence.1. Provisional GovernmentCiB has compiled a list featuring officials appointed by the interim government in Kyrgyzstan over thelast 48 hours . It has been compiled on the basis of currently availableinformation. CiB understands from exchanges with the interim government that Ministers who have notbeen replaced are staying on as caretaker Acting Ministers, pending the possible nomination of theirsuccessors.2. Actions by the CiB and Head of CentreThe Head of Centre met on 8 April with Keneshbek Duishebaev, appointed by the interim government asHead of the GSNB (National Security Service), in order to discuss the current situation. In a furthermeeting, the CiB met with the newly appointed Acting Minister of Interior ad int (MoI), BolotSherniyazov, in order to discuss the possible role of the OSCE CiB in supporting the MoI in themaintenance of public order in the short term. The MoI submitted an urgent request for fuel,communication equipment and food for the citizen patrol squads. CiB also encouraged the MoI to resumeits OSCE-initiated Community Policing outreach activities to help reassure the public.The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Envoy, Zhanybek Karibzhanov, and the Director of the OSCEConflict Prevention Centre in Vienna, Ambassador Herbert Salber, arrived in Bishkek on 9 April tofacilitate political dialogue between all parties and support efforts to restore security and stability inKyrgyzstan. The UN Special Envoy for Kyrgyzstan, Jan Kubis, and the EU Special Representative forCentral Asia, Pierre Morel, are also expected in Bishkek over the weekend.3. Situation in BishkekSecurityThe security situation in the capital remained tense but relatively calm, although looting resumed asdarkness fell. Large groups could be observed in the streets and sporadic shooting as well as sirens couldbe heard at night. Reports suggest that much of the shooting was conducted by citizen patrols attemptingto put an end to the looting. There have been no reports of deaths or casualties.Three to four looting incidents were reported by CiB sources in the Pravda/Toktogul area. Thedeployment of 2-3 trucks with soldiers was observed in the area to bring looting under control. CiB alsoobserved repeated attempts to loot the main Beta Stores shopping mall on Chui avenue, near the UN3building. Gunfire dispersed the crowd on both occasions. The source of the gunfire could not beascertained.In Bishkek’s outlying micro-rayons citizen patrols (consisting of 3-6 persons) were observed activelyguarding street crossings, wearing white armbands for identification purposes. Citizen patrols were alsoconducted by car, identified by their activated hazard lights.According to sources within the Ministry of Interior, the OSCE-funded emergency call centre 102 is onceagain operational and police – mostly in civilian clothing – are patrolling the streets. According to otherCiB sources two anti-personnel mines and one anti-tank mine were found early on 9 April by streetcleaners on Bishkek’s central Chui avenue. The mines were reportedly armed and security services werenotified. The areas were cordoned off and the mines reportedly defused by the National Security Service’sde-mining unit.Food supplySmall bazaars and shops are re-opening, albeit with limited supplies. The eastern part of the city haslimited number of fruit and vegetables, but is open for business. The larger markets to the north and westof Bishkek (such as Osh bazaar and Dordoi) are closed, with some access roads barricaded withcontainers. Major markets are patrolled by private security.Money supplyMost exchange offices remain closed. Those that were open do not have any Kyrgyz currency. Banks willremain closed until Monday.Business recoveryVarious entrepreneur unions and groups are establishing funds and mechanisms to support businesses thathave fallen victim to the recent looting. Hotlines have been established to allow businesses to submitinformation with regard to their losses and an appeal has been made to the Provisional Government forthe provision of stability, and to develop favourable conditions which would enable businessmen toquickly re-establish their activities.Former Minister of InteriorSources within the MoI confirm that former Minister of Interior, Moldomusa Kongantiev (who waspreviously widely reported to have succumbed to wounds sustained in Talas on 8 April), is being treatedin a police hospital in Bishkek, and that he has met the newly appointed Acting Minister of Interior ad int,Bolot Sherniyazov.4. Situation in southern KyrgyzstanOsh city and provinceThe situation in Osh city and surrounding areas remained calm. There were no reported incidents orlooting. The transition of power in the province has been peaceful. The co-ordination committee of Oshprovince is dealing with security issues, while the responsibility for ensuring stability and security inOsh and districts has been assigned to local law enforcement bodies.Jalal-Abad city and provinceThe situation in Jalal-Abad city remained calm, with public order maintained by citizens organizingcitizen patrols. Markets, shops and businesses were primarily guarded by their owners; nevertheless, afew isolated burglaries were reported. A co-ordination council has been formed in order to facilitate theselection and appointment of the new provincial and city administration on a consensual basis, to helpmaintain order and to provide other services. Reports indicate that political groupings in the provincehave agreed to organize a regional kurultai (assembly), tentatively scheduled for 10:00 on 10 April. CiB4monitors warn of possible disturbances surrounding that meeting, and have observed a marked increasein potentially de-stabilising rumours. Meanwhile, supporters of the former Minister of Interior,Moldomusa Kongantiev, have lifted their blockade of the main Bishkek-Osh motorway in Nookendistrict. Despite attempts by local opposition representatives, as well as religious leaders to calm thesituation by dismissing rumours, the local population, particularly ethnic minorities are increasinglyfearful of disorder and destabilisation.According to various sources, President Bakiev remains in his home village of Markai, protected byarmed supporters and relatives. He has given several interviews to national and international mediaoutlets, in which he emphasised that he has not resigned. In a radio interview broadcast by the BBC’sRussian Service during the evening of 8 April, the President further announced that “if the so-calledProvisional Government, which is self-appointed, is ready to enter into negotiations with me, then I amready to listen to what they have to say.”

Batken city and provinceThe transition of power in the Kadamjay, Leylek, and Batken districts has been peaceful and withoutincident.5. Situation on Kyrgyzstan’s bordersThe situation on the Kyrgyz-Uzbek and a Kyrgyz-Tajik border remains tense but stable. Uzbekauthorities have closed the transit through the Sokh enclave and have restricted movement through theremaining border crossing points. The Kyrgyz-Kazakhstani border remains closed, however, sourcesreport that holders of non-Kyrgyz passports are allowed to enter into Kazakhstan.Bishkek, 9 April 2010